MSP SCOPING

MSP GUIDELINE

ECOLOGICAL AND HUMAN USE

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

WIO-Symphony

Shipping Density

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Main Marine Sectors

A brief overview of the key sectors operating in Tanzania’s marine space.

• Fisheries (Artisanal, Commercial, Recreational)
• Aquaculture (e.g., Seaweed Farming, Mariculture)
• Marine & Coastal Tourism
• Maritime Transport & Ports
• Energy (Oil & Gas Exploration)
• Conservation (Marine Protected Areas, Critical Habitats)
• Submarine Cables

Spatial Patterns: Fisheries

• Mapping artisanal vs. commercial fishing grounds.
• Key landing sites and areas of high activity.
• Data sources: Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), logbooks, and crucial community knowledge.

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Fisheries & Aquaculture

Spatial Patterns: Industry & Conservation

• Major shipping lanes and port activity (Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mtwara).
• Current oil and gas exploration blocks.
• Existing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and other conservation zones.
• Location of submarine cables.

[Placeholder for a composite map showing these overlapping uses]

Our State of Spatial Data

• What Data Do We Have? (e.g., Vessel tracking, habitat maps, administrative boundaries).
• Data Gaps & Limitations: What are the key uncertainties? Where do we need more information from you?
• Our Integration Process: How we are bringing this diverse information together for analysis.

Example Data: Shipping Density

• We can use data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to map the intensity of vessel traffic.
• This helps identify major shipping lanes and areas of high congestion.
• Understanding these patterns is crucial for deconflicting with other uses like fishing or conservation.

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Example Data: Sensitive Habitats

• Mapping the location of critical ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds.
• This data is fundamental for conservation planning and identifying areas that need protection.
• Sources include satellite imagery, scientific surveys, and local ecological knowledge.

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Integrating Data Layers

The power of MSP comes from overlaying different data layers to see the full picture. For example, we can overlay shipping lanes on top of sensitive habitats to identify potential risks (e.g., anchor damage, spills).

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Known Sea Use Conflicts & Synergies

• Where do different sectors overlap and create potential conflict? (e.g., shipping lanes vs. fishing grounds).
• Where are there opportunities for co-existence and synergy? (e.g., tourism and conservation).

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Case Study: [e.g., Pemba Channel]

• A deeper look at a specific, well-known area of interaction.
• Example: Conflicts and synergies between artisanal fishing, marine conservation, and tourism.
• What are the issues from each perspective?
• How can spatial planning help mediate these interactions?

What is Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)?

A public process of analyzing and allocating the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in marine areas to achieve ecological, economic, and social objectives.

It is:

• Forward-looking: Planning for the future.
• Integrated: Across sectors and agencies.
• Place-based: Focused on a specific marine area.
• Participatory: Involving all stakeholders.

Goals of MSP for Tanzania

• Reduce conflicts among marine users (e.g., fishing vs. shipping).
• Conserve important marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Promote sustainable economic development (the “Blue Economy”).
• Provide clarity and predictability for new investments.
• Adapt to climate change impacts.

The MSP Process

MSP is a continuous, adaptive cycle. Your input is critical at every stage.

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The Way Forward: Your Role

• This analysis is a starting point, not a final answer.
• The goal of this workshop is collaborative planning.
• Key Questions for Our Discussion:
  1. Does this data reflect your reality on the water?
  2. What key conflicts or issues are we missing?
  3. What are the most important opportunities for collaboration?

Discussion

Questions?

Contacts

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